I am not of black heritage, but I wanted to mention a wonderful book I just read called CANE RIVER.....it is a true story......the author does geneology research on her family (the black and white side both).......check out the book, it is one of the best I've read in quite a few years. I learned alot about "free people of color" as well as the injustices that occured throughout our history. The book can be found at Walmart as well as any bookstores...It is on Oprah's book club as well. Stormy